Studio Rent · March 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Brentwood, NY

$1,540/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brentwood, New York as of March 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,300 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,540
March 2026
vs city overall
-33%
$2,300 city median
vs national
+19%
$1,290 US median
New York rank
#77
of 140 cities

Income needed for a studio in Brentwood

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$61,600
Monthly gross
$5,133
Hourly (full-time)
$29.62

Rent by apartment size in Brentwood

Compare Brentwood's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,540
1-Bedroom
$1,930
2-Bedroom
$2,260
3-Bedroom
$2,930
4+ Bedroom
$3,170

Cheapest cities for a studio in New York

#CityStudio rent
1Cortland$772
2Potsdam$780
3Gloversville$790
4Elmira$817
5Auburn$830
6Endicott$830
7Watertown$830
8Oneonta$850
9Palmyra$850
10Lockport$860
11Niagara Falls$865
12Binghamton$873
13Johnson City$880
14North Tonawanda$880
15Utica$885

Most expensive cities for a studio in New York

#CityStudio rent
1Rye$3,610
2Scarsdale$3,110
3Nanuet$3,050
4Dobbs Ferry$2,920
5White Plains$2,798
6Woodbury$2,770
7Garden City$2,770
8Larchmont$2,750
9Mamaroneck$2,730
10Port Chester$2,700
11Irvington$2,670
12Eastchester$2,670
13Ossining$2,640
14New York$2,625
15Harrison$2,590

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brentwood.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Brentwood
Bay Shore, NY4.2 mi$1,680+$140 (+9%)
West Babylon, NY8.6 mi$1,840+$300 (+19%)
Ronkonkoma, NY9.7 mi$1,710+$170 (+11%)
Farmingdale, NY12.9 mi$1,770+$230 (+15%)
Farmingville, NY15.2 mi$2,260+$720 (+47%)
Port Jefferson, NY17.5 mi$1,930+$390 (+25%)
Coram, NY18.4 mi$2,080+$540 (+35%)
Levittown, NY18.7 mi$2,070+$530 (+34%)
Hicksville, NY18.8 mi$2,230+$690 (+45%)
Uniondale, NY24 mi$1,820+$280 (+18%)
Garden City, NY26.8 mi$2,770+$1,230 (+80%)
Stratford, CT28 mi$1,360$-180 (-12%)

Studio rent in Brentwood — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Brentwood?

As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brentwood, New York is $1,540 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,300.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Brentwood?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.

Is Brentwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Brentwood's studio median of $1,540 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Brentwood rank for studio rent in New York?

Among the 140 cities in New York with studio data, Brentwood ranks #77 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Brentwood?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stratford ($1,360).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Brentwood, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (March 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.